When do the top golfers tee off at The Open?

The top golfers and marquee pairings at The Open Championship typically tee off in the middle of the morning session, roughly between 9:00 and 11:00 AM local time (GMT), to avoid the worst of the early morning and late afternoon weather conditions. However, tee times vary each day and depend on the draw. In the final rounds, the leaders tee off last, going out in the afternoon, with the final pairing typically starting around 2:00 to 3:00 PM local time. Exact tee times are released by The R&A in the days leading up to the tournament and can shift based on the specific course and scheduling needs.